Intrigued by quantum? Explore the 2025 Physics World Quantum Briefing 2.0

Enjoy a free-to-read 62-page digital magazine, which covers the history, mystery and industry of all things quantum To coincide with a week of quantum-related activities organized by the Institute of Physics (IOP) in the UK, Physics World has just published a free-to-read digitial magazine to bring you up to date about all the latest developments in the quantum world. The 62-page Physics World Quantum Briefing 2.0 celebrates the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) and also looks ahead to a quantum-enhanced future. Marking 100 years since the advent of quantum mechanics, IYQ aims to raise awareness of the impact of quantum physics and its myriad future applications, with a global diary of quantum-themed public talks, scientific conferences, industry events and more. The 2025 Physics World Quantum Briefing 2.0, which follows on from the first edition published in May, contains yet more quantum topics for you to explore and is once again divided into “history”, “mystery” and “industry”. You can find out more about the contributions of Indian physicist Satyendra Nath Bose to quantum science; explore weird phenomena such as causal order and quantum superposition; and discover the latest applications of quantum computing. A century after quantum mechanics was first formulated, many physicists are still undecided on some of the most basic foundational questions. There’s no agreement on which interpretation of quantum mechanics holds strong; whether the wavefunction is merely a mathematical tool or a true representation of reality; or what impact an observer has on a quantum state. Some of the biggest unanswered questions in physics – such as finding the quantum/classical boundary or reconciling gravity and quantum mechanics – lie at the heart of these conundrums. So as we look to the future of quantum – from its fundamentals to its technological applications – let us hope that some answers to these puzzles will become apparent as we crack the quantum code to our universe. Read the Physics World Quantum Briefing 2.0 for free today. Want to read more? Registration is free, quick and easy Note: The verification e-mail to complete your account registration should arrive immediately. However, in some cases it takes longer. Don't forget to check your spam folder. If you haven't received the e-mail in 24 hours, please contact customerservices@ioppublishing.org. E-mail Address Register